Liga 1 Regular Season - 33

Persik Kediri 1 - 3 FT Persija

Brawijaya Stadium

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Futmetrix Verdict
64
FT
Sat, May 16
Indonesia
Persik Kediri
1-3
Persija
⚡ Intensity 40
⚖️ Balance 71
🏆 Stakes 78
🎲 Upset 0
Gustavo's quickfire double stuns Brawijaya Stadium.

Gustavo's Lethal Double Sparks Emphatic Comeback in Kediri

Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 64/100. A ruthless second-half attacking display proved the difference as the visitors overturned an early deficit to cement their top-three status.

Early Hostilities

The round 33 encounter at Brawijaya Stadium kicked off with a methodical rhythm as the home side sought to stamp their authority early on. Supported by a vocal home crowd, Persik Kediri edged possession and diligently worked the ball through the midfield zones. Their calculated approach was heavily rewarded in the 24th minute when Jose Enrique found space to clinically dispatch a clever pass from E. Gomez. However, this promising Upset Factor vanished almost instantly in the humid afternoon air. Less than two minutes had elapsed before Persija mounted a lightning-fast counter-attack, culminating in M. Hannan sweeping home an incisive delivery from J. Amat. This rapid exchange of blows turned the remainder of the first half into a deeply tactical stalemate as both sides caught their breath.

The Pivot

Following the interval, the dynamic of the match shifted irreversibly in favor of the visitors. Showcasing an impeccable tactical Balance, the away midfield began dominating loose balls and cutting off crucial passing lanes. The pivotal breakthrough arrived spectacularly in the 64th minute when Gustavo connected beautifully with an aggressive cross from Sousa, giving his team their first lead of the day. Before the hosts could even process the tactical ramifications of falling behind, disaster struck again. Barely 120 seconds after his first strike, Gustavo pounced on a defense-splitting ball from Witan to grab his quickfire brace. This ruthless, two-minute attacking masterclass completely dismantled the home side's defensive organization and essentially placed the three points entirely out of their reach.

Resolution

Desperate to salvage any pride from the fixture, Kediri threw bodies forward in a chaotic final phase, dramatically spiking the match Intensity. The contest transformed into a grueling siege characterized by relentless dead-ball situations. A remarkable 15 corner kicks were shared over the ninety minutes, painting a picture of constant penalty box bombardment. Despite the continuous aerial barrage, the visitors' defensive unit remained incredibly resilient, absorbing the pressure and expertly clearing their lines at every opportunity. Securing this emphatic 3-1 away victory comfortably cements the Jakarta outfit's grip on third place in the Liga 1 standings. Meanwhile, the disheartened hosts are left languishing in twelfth place, utterly punished for their brief lapse in concentration during a crucial second-half window.

Key Questions

How did Persik Kediri complete the comeback from behind?

It was actually Persija who completed the comeback. After conceding to Jose Enrique, M. Hannan equalized before Gustavo's second-half brace secured a 3-1 win.

What does this mean for Persik Kediri's season?

This defeat keeps them stranded in 12th place, capping off a frustrating run of league form as the regular season reaches its conclusion.

What is the Futmetrix Score?

The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.

Match Statistics

Possession
52%
48%
Persik Kediri 52%
Persija 48%
Shots on Target
5
5
Persik Kediri 5
Persija 5
Corners
7
8
Persik Kediri 7
Persija 8
Yellow Cards
2
1
Persik Kediri 2
Persija 1
Red Cards
0
0
Persik Kediri 0
Persija 0

Match Events

A. Ajaraie 🟨 9'
24' Jose Enrique (E. Gomez)
M. Hannan (J. Amat) 26'
43' 🔄 H. Herdiana N. Setiawan
45' 🟨 R. Hehanussa
HT
A. Ajaraie Maxwell 🔄 55'
M. Zijlstra Gustavo 🔄 55'
62' 🔄 J. Toral M. Supriadi
J. Amat Witan 🔄 62'
Jean Mota Sousa 🔄 62'
Gustavo (Sousa) 64'
Gustavo (Witan) 66'
74' 🔄 Bayu Otto Rodrigo Dias
M. Hannan S. Pattynama 🔄 81'
90' 🟨 Jose Enrique
FT

Head to Head

Date Home Score Away Competition Venue
11/20/2025 Persija 3 - 1 Persik Kediri Liga 1 Bung Karno Stadium
04/19/2025 Persik Kediri 0 - 1 Persija Liga 1 Stadion Gelora Supriyadi
12/01/2024 Persija 2 - 0 Persik Kediri Liga 1 Stadion Pakansari Bogor
03/16/2024 Persija 2 - 0 Persik Kediri Liga 1 Stadion Kapten I Wayan Dipta
09/17/2023 Persik Kediri 1 - 2 Persija Liga 1 Stadion Brawijaya
03/12/2023 Persik Kediri 2 - 0 Persija Liga 1 Stadion Brawijaya
12/10/2022 Persija 1 - 1 Persik Kediri Liga 1 Stadion Jatidiri
02/19/2022 Persija 2 - 1 Persik Kediri Liga 1 Stadion Kapten I Wayan Dipta
10/30/2021 Persik Kediri 2 - 2 Persija Liga 1 Stadion Manahan
11/20/2025
Liga 1 Bung Karno Stadium
04/19/2025
Liga 1 Stadion Gelora Supriyadi
12/01/2024
Liga 1 Stadion Pakansari Bogor
03/16/2024
Liga 1 Stadion Kapten I Wayan Dipta
09/17/2023
Liga 1 Stadion Brawijaya
03/12/2023
Liga 1 Stadion Brawijaya
12/10/2022
Liga 1 Stadion Jatidiri
02/19/2022
Liga 1 Stadion Kapten I Wayan Dipta
10/30/2021
Liga 1 Stadion Manahan
Persik Kediri Win
Persija Win
Draw

League Standings

Pos Team P Pts GF GA GD Form
1 Persib Bandung 33 78 59 22 +37 WPSM Makassar 1 - 2 Persib Bandung (17-05-2026)WPersija 1 - 2 Persib Bandung (10-05-2026)WPersib Bandung 1 - 0 PSIM Yogyakarta (04-05-2026)WBhayangkara FC 2 - 4 Persib Bandung (30-04-2026)DPersib Bandung 0 - 0 Arema FC (24-04-2026)
2 Pusamania Borneo 33 76 67 30 +37 DPersijap 0 - 0 Pusamania Borneo (17-05-2026)WBali United 2 - 3 Pusamania Borneo (11-05-2026)WPusamania Borneo 2 - 0 Persita (05-05-2026)WPersik Kediri 0 - 1 Pusamania Borneo (29-04-2026)WPusamania Borneo 3 - 0 Semen Padang (25-04-2026)
3 Persija 33 68 62 29 +33 WPersik Kediri 1 - 3 Persija (16-05-2026)LPersija 1 - 2 Persib Bandung (10-05-2026)WPersijap 0 - 2 Persija (04-05-2026)WPersija 4 - 0 Persis Solo (27-04-2026)DPSIM Yogyakarta 1 - 1 Persija (22-04-2026)
4 Persebaya Surabaya 33 55 56 35 +21 WSemen Padang 0 - 7 Persebaya Surabaya (15-05-2026)DPersis Solo 0 - 0 Persebaya Surabaya (09-05-2026)WPersebaya Surabaya 4 - 0 PSBS Biak Numfor (02-05-2026)WArema FC 0 - 4 Persebaya Surabaya (28-04-2026)WMalut United 0 - 2 Persebaya Surabaya (23-04-2026)
5 Malut United 33 53 67 46 +21 DMalut United 1 - 1 Persita (16-05-2026)LPSIM Yogyakarta 2 - 0 Malut United (10-05-2026)WMalut United 5 - 2 Persis Solo (02-05-2026)WPSBS Biak Numfor 0 - 7 Malut United (28-04-2026)LMalut United 0 - 2 Persebaya Surabaya (23-04-2026)
6 Dewa United 33 53 44 36 +8 LPersis Solo 1 - 0 Dewa United (16-05-2026)WPSBS Biak Numfor 0 - 5 Dewa United (08-05-2026)WDewa United 1 - 0 Semen Padang (03-05-2026)WDewa United 1 - 0 Persijap (29-04-2026)WPersepam Madura Utd 1 - 2 Dewa United (25-04-2026)
7 Bhayangkara FC 33 50 46 45 +1 LBali United 4 - 1 Bhayangkara FC (17-05-2026)WBhayangkara FC 3 - 1 Persepam Madura Utd (11-05-2026)LPSM Makassar 2 - 1 Bhayangkara FC (04-05-2026)LBhayangkara FC 2 - 4 Persib Bandung (30-04-2026)LPersis Solo 2 - 1 Bhayangkara FC (22-04-2026)
8 Bali United 33 48 56 48 +8 WBali United 4 - 1 Bhayangkara FC (17-05-2026)LBali United 2 - 3 Pusamania Borneo (11-05-2026)LPersepam Madura Utd 2 - 0 Bali United (05-05-2026)WBali United 2 - 0 PSM Makassar (27-04-2026)WPersita 0 - 1 Bali United (23-04-2026)
9 Arema FC 33 45 50 46 +4 WPSBS Biak Numfor 2 - 5 Arema FC (15-05-2026)WArema FC 3 - 0 PSM Makassar (09-05-2026)LPersik Kediri 3 - 2 Arema FC (03-05-2026)LArema FC 0 - 4 Persebaya Surabaya (28-04-2026)DPersib Bandung 0 - 0 Arema FC (24-04-2026)
10 Persita 33 45 37 34 +3 DMalut United 1 - 1 Persita (16-05-2026)LPersita 0 - 3 Persijap (10-05-2026)LPusamania Borneo 2 - 0 Persita (05-05-2026)WPSIM Yogyakarta 0 - 1 Persita (30-04-2026)LPersita 0 - 1 Bali United (23-04-2026)
11 PSIM Yogyakarta 33 45 42 41 +1 WPSIM Yogyakarta 2 - 1 Persepam Madura Utd (17-05-2026)WPSIM Yogyakarta 2 - 0 Malut United (10-05-2026)LPersib Bandung 1 - 0 PSIM Yogyakarta (04-05-2026)LPSIM Yogyakarta 0 - 1 Persita (30-04-2026)DPSIM Yogyakarta 1 - 1 Persija (22-04-2026)
12 Persik Kediri 33 39 42 56 -14 LPersik Kediri 1 - 3 Persija (16-05-2026)WSemen Padang 0 - 3 Persik Kediri (08-05-2026)WPersik Kediri 3 - 2 Arema FC (03-05-2026)LPersik Kediri 0 - 1 Pusamania Borneo (29-04-2026)LPSM Makassar 3 - 1 Persik Kediri (23-04-2026)
13 Persijap 33 35 31 45 -14 DPersijap 0 - 0 Pusamania Borneo (17-05-2026)WPersita 0 - 3 Persijap (10-05-2026)LPersijap 0 - 2 Persija (04-05-2026)LDewa United 1 - 0 Persijap (29-04-2026)WPersijap 2 - 0 PSBS Biak Numfor (24-04-2026)
14 PSM Makassar 33 34 39 47 -8 LPSM Makassar 1 - 2 Persib Bandung (17-05-2026)LArema FC 3 - 0 PSM Makassar (09-05-2026)WPSM Makassar 2 - 1 Bhayangkara FC (04-05-2026)LBali United 2 - 0 PSM Makassar (27-04-2026)WPSM Makassar 3 - 1 Persik Kediri (23-04-2026)
15 Persepam Madura Utd 33 32 35 54 -19 LPSIM Yogyakarta 2 - 1 Persepam Madura Utd (17-05-2026)LBhayangkara FC 3 - 1 Persepam Madura Utd (11-05-2026)WPersepam Madura Utd 2 - 0 Bali United (05-05-2026)WSemen Padang 0 - 1 Persepam Madura Utd (29-04-2026)LPersepam Madura Utd 1 - 2 Dewa United (25-04-2026)
16 Persis Solo 33 31 36 58 -22 WPersis Solo 1 - 0 Dewa United (16-05-2026)DPersis Solo 0 - 0 Persebaya Surabaya (09-05-2026)LMalut United 5 - 2 Persis Solo (02-05-2026)LPersija 4 - 0 Persis Solo (27-04-2026)WPersis Solo 2 - 1 Bhayangkara FC (22-04-2026)
17 Semen Padang 33 20 22 62 -40 LSemen Padang 0 - 7 Persebaya Surabaya (15-05-2026)LSemen Padang 0 - 3 Persik Kediri (08-05-2026)LDewa United 1 - 0 Semen Padang (03-05-2026)LSemen Padang 0 - 1 Persepam Madura Utd (29-04-2026)LPusamania Borneo 3 - 0 Semen Padang (25-04-2026)
18 PSBS Biak Numfor 33 18 31 88 -57 LPSBS Biak Numfor 2 - 5 Arema FC (15-05-2026)LPSBS Biak Numfor 0 - 5 Dewa United (08-05-2026)LPersebaya Surabaya 4 - 0 PSBS Biak Numfor (02-05-2026)LPSBS Biak Numfor 0 - 7 Malut United (28-04-2026)LPersijap 2 - 0 PSBS Biak Numfor (24-04-2026)